I’m always fascinated and often amazed by sandcastles. Not the kind we all built as children - primitive creations made at the beach with wet sand, a bucket and maybe a Dixie cup - but those produced by what I’ll call “professional” sand castle builders. They sometimes create their works of art at the California State Fair but are more often spotted drawing a crowd along popular beaches.
I happened across this image the other day of a comparatively modest but very romantic sand castle built as a marriage proposal to “Sarah”. I couldn’t help wondering if she answered “yes” (how could she not?) and so I did some ‘net surfing to try and find out. Sadly, I didn’t find an answer about Sarah, but I did learn that sandcastle proposals are a staple in many castle builders’ portfolios. Who was first? I wonder…but I digress.
In the process, I came across a really nice collection of notable sand castles at Travelburner. Surprisingly, it includes the wedding proposal (There are still romantics in the world!) along with nine others. Check them out. Like I said… I’m often amazed!
By the way, if you’re “Sarah” (or know her), I’d love to hear your “story”…